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Modulhandbuch

Biology - Master's Programme

im Wintersemester 2019/2020

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bio703 - Basic Concepts in Plant Sciences .............................................................. 4 bio765 - Current Methods in Plant Sciences - Ecology, Phylogenyand Molecular Biology .............................................................. 5 bio655 - Ornithology .............................................................. 6 bio770 - Field Methods in Organismal Biology .............................................................. 8 bio720 - Marine Biodiversity ............................................................. 10 bio780 - Biodiversity of Littoral Communities ............................................................. 11 bio733 - Evolutionary Biology Population Genetics ............................................................. 13 bio736 - Evolutionary Transcriptomics ............................................................. 14 bio675 - Molecular Ecology ............................................................. 15 bio605 - Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology ............................................................. 17 bio845 - Introduction to Development and Evolution ............................................................. 19 bio846 - Lab Exercises in Development and Evolution ............................................................. 21 bio860 - Comparative Developmental Biology ............................................................. 23 bio695 - Biochemical concepts in signal transduction ............................................................. 24 neu210 - Neurosensory Science and Behaviour ............................................................. 25 neu220 - Neurosensory Science and Behaviour - Part B ............................................................. 27 neu141 - Visual Neuroscience - Physiology and Anatomy ............................................................. 29 neu150 - Visual Neuroscience - Anatomy ............................................................. 31 neu290 - Biophysics of Sensory Reception ............................................................. 32 neu360 - Auditory Neuroscience ............................................................. 34 neu340 - Invertebrate Neuroscience ............................................................. 36

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neu300 - Functional MRI data analysis ............................................................. 38 neu310 - Psychophysics of Hearing ............................................................. 40 bio900 - Biology Research Module ............................................................. 41 bio810 - Independent Research ............................................................. 43 bio820 - Research Module Fast Track ............................................................. 45 bio870 - Communicating Plant Sciences ............................................................. 46 bio880 - Skills in Plant Systematics ............................................................. 47 bio890 - Current Topics in Biology ............................................................. 48 neu730 - Biosciences in the Public Eye and in our Laws ............................................................. 49 neu740 - Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing ............................................................. 51 neu751 - Laboratory Animal Science ............................................................. 54 neu760 - Scientific English ............................................................. 56 neu780 - Introduction to Data Analysis with Python ............................................................. 58 neu790 - Communicating Neuroscience ............................................................. 59 neu800 - Introduction to Matlab ............................................................. 61 neu810 - International Meeting Contribution ............................................................. 62 mam - Master´s Thesis Module ............................................................. 64

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Modules for Biology Date 19/02/22

Background Modules

bio703 - Basic Concepts in Plant Sciences Module label Basic Concepts in Plant Sciences

Module code bio703

Credit points 12.0 KP

Workload 360 h

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules

Responsible persons Laubinger, Sascha (Module responsibility)

Zotz, Gerhard (Module counselling)

Albach, Dirk Carl (Module counselling)

von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (Module counselling)

Laubinger, Sascha (Authorized examiners)

Zotz, Gerhard (Authorized examiners)

Albach, Dirk Carl (Authorized examiners)

von Hagen, Klaus Bernhard (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module Communicating deeper knowledge in ecology, phylogeny, evolution and genetics of plants Communicatingscale- and method-overarching thinking Communicating deeper theoretic concepts of ecology, evolution andgenetics of plants [nop] ++ deepened biological expertise + deepened knowledge of biological working methods+ data analysis skills + interdisciplinary thinking ++ critical and analytical thinking ++ independent searching andknowledge of scientific literature + ability to perform independent biological research ++ data presentation anddiscussion in German and English (written and spoken) + teamwork ++ ethics and professional behaviour [/nop]

Module contents V: Biodiversity of plants (2 SWS) V: Resource acquisition and use by plants (1 SWS) V: Gene expression inplants (1 SWS) S: Phylogeny of plants (2 SWS) S: Interactions of plants with environmental parameters(2SWS)

Reader's advisory Kadereit, J.W., Körner, C., Kost, B., Sonnewald, U., 2014, Strasburger Lehrbuch der Botanik. SpringerSpektrum Verlag, Heidelberg. Lambers H, Chapin III FS, Pons TL. 2008. Plant Physiological Ecology. NewYork: Springer.

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Languages of instruction German, English

Duration (semesters) 1 Semester

Module frequency

Module capacity 12

Reference text associated with bio765 (Current Methods in Plant Science) (recommended)

Modullevel / module level MM (Mastermodul / Master module)

Modulart / typ of module Wahlpflicht / Elective

Lehr-/Lernform / Teaching/Learningmethod

Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Ökologie, Flora, Genetik

Examination Time of examination Type of examination

Final exam of module 1 Portfolio

Course type Comment SWS Frequency Workload of compulsoryattendance

Lecture 4 WiSe 56

Seminar 4 WiSe 56

Total time of attendance for the module 112 h

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bio765 - Current Methods in Plant Sciences - Ecology, Phylogeny and Molecular Biology Module label Current Methods in Plant Sciences - Ecology, Phylogeny and Molecular

Biology

Module code bio765


Workload 360 h


Responsible persons Albach, Dirk Carl (Module responsibility)

Laubinger, Sascha (Module counselling)

Zotz, Gerhard (Module counselling)




Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module Acquaintance and practicing ecological, phylogenetic and molecular methodsCommunication of scale- and method-overarching thinking and project planningKnowledge of current methods and questions in plant scienceCapacity for teamwork, project- and time management

++ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills++ interdisciplinary thinking+ critical and analytical thinking+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature+ ability to perform independent biological research+ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ teamwork+ statistics & scientific programming

Module contents Ü: Current Methods in Plant Science (8 SWS)

Reader's advisory

Links



Module frequency

Module capacity 12

Reference text associated with bio703 (Basic Concepts in Plant Sciences) (recommended)






Final exam of module Portfolio

Course type Exercises

SWS 8

Frequency WiSe

Workload attendance 112 h

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bio655 - Ornithology Module label Ornithology

Module code bio655


Workload 360 h


Responsible persons Liedvogel, Miriam (Module responsibility)

Klump, Georg Martin (Module counselling)

Bouwhuis, Sandra (Module counselling)

Köppl, Christine (Module counselling)

Langemann, Ulrike (Module counselling)

Mouritsen, Henrik (Module counselling)

Schmaljohann, Heiko (Module counselling)

Feenders, Gesa (Module counselling)

Liedvogel, Miriam (Authorized examiners)

Klump, Georg Martin (Authorized examiners)

Bouwhuis, Sandra (Authorized examiners)

Köppl, Christine (Authorized examiners)

Langemann, Ulrike (Authorized examiners)

Mouritsen, Henrik (Authorized examiners)

Schmaljohann, Heiko (Authorized examiners)

Feenders, Gesa (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module The module imparts advanced knowledge on different aspects of ornithology. The students acquire:

An extended knowledge of morphological and physiological fundamentals and the resulting ecologicaland behaviour-biological consequences in birdsKnowledge, presentation and discussion of relevant English literature from various fields of ornithology

++ deepened biological expertise+ deepened knowledge of biological working methods+ critical and analytical thinking+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)

Module contents The module is composed of the lecture “Ecology and Physiology of Birds”, a seminar accompanying thelecture “Current Questions of Ornithology”, a seminar “Behavioural Ecology of Birds", and a seminar "Methodsin Field Ornithology".

Lecture “Ecology and Physiology of Birds”:This lecture consolidates special aspects of systematics, morphology, physiology, migration, orientation,population biology, communication and behavioural ecology in birds.

Seminar “Current Questions of Ornithology”:In this seminar, original English publications are presented and discussed which deal with current researchresults from various fields treated in the lecture. Every student reads a paper on one scientific article anddiscusses the results of that article with the other participants.

Seminar “Behavioural Ecology of Birds” (option 1):In the seminar, current literature relating to the life history of birds will be reported. During the term, eachparticipant is presenting an original paper in a short talk and the group of students will be guided to criticallydiscuss the paper.

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Seminar "Methods in Field Ornithology" (option 2):The core methods of field ornithology, such as stable isotopes, bird census, ringing, radar, radio tracking, etc.,will be introduced with the help of English scientific papers by the students. In the presentations thecorresponding methods will be explained in detail with an emphasis on the pros and cons of the method. Theaim of this seminar is to learn how to deal with scientific methods in a critical way.

Reader's advisory Bairlein F (1996) Ökologie der Vögel. G. Fischer, Stuttgart.Bennett PM, Owens IPF (2002) Evolutionary Ecology of birds: Life histories, mating systems, and extinction.OxfordBerthold P (1996) Control of bird migration. Chapman & Hall, London.Berthold P, Gwinner E, Sonnenschein E (2003) Avian migration. Springer, Berlin.Brooke M, Birkhead T (1991) The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Ornithology. Cambridge UP, Cambridge.Carey C (1996) Avian energetics and nutritional ecology. Chapman & Hall, New York.Catchpole CK, Slater PJB (1995) Bird song. Cambridge UP, Cambridge.Danchin E, Giraldeau L-A, Cezilly F (2008) Behavioural Ecology. OxfordFarner DS, King JR (eds., 1971-1993) Avian Biology. Vol. I-IX. Academic Press, New York.Furness RW, Monaghan P (1987) Seabird Ecology. Blackie, Glasgow.Gill FB (1990) Ornithology. Freeman, New York.Gwinner E (1990) Bird migration. Springer, Berlin.Perrins CM, Birkhead TR (1983) Avian Ecology. Blackie, Glasgow.Phillips JG, Butler PJ, Sharp PJ (1985) Physiological Strategies in Avian Biology. Blackie, Glasgow.Podulka S, Rohrbaugh RW, Bonney R (2004) Handbook of Bird Biology. Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca.Scanes CG (2015) Sturkie's Avian Physiology, 6th edition. Academic PressScott G (2010) Essential Ornithology. Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Links Partiticipating Institution: Institut für Vogelforschunghttp://www.ifv-vogelwarte.de



Module frequency

Module capacity 30

Reference text associated with bio900




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge


Final exam of module Klausur in der letzten Vorlesungswoche Presentations 40% (the main seminar is mandatory,one of the two options one need to be taken)Written examination 60%Regular active participation is required for themodule to be passed successfully.


Lecture 4 WiSe 56

Seminar 4 WiSe 56


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http://www.ifv-vogelwarte.de

bio770 - Field Methods in Organismal Biology Module label Field Methods in Organismal Biology

Module code bio770


Workload 450 h

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Landscape Ecology (Master) > Basismodule

Responsible persons Zotz, Gerhard (Module responsibility)

Gerlach, Gabriele (Module counselling)


Glatzel, Thomas (Module counselling)




Gerlach, Gabriele (Authorized examiners)


Glatzel, Thomas (Authorized examiners)



Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module [nop] ++ deepened biological expertise ++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods ++ data analysisskills + interdisciplinary thinking ++ critical and analytical thinking ++ independent searching and knowledge ofscientific literature ++ ability to perform independent biological research + data presentation and discussion inGerman and English (written and spoken) ++ project and time management ++ statistics & scientificprogramming [/nop] The molecule aims at enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical,hypothesis-based field studies within the scope of a seminar. The data derived from the individual projectsperformed are then to be documented and discussed in the form of a written laboratory course report orientedby a scientific publication and to be written in English. Several teachers cooperate to enable interdisciplinaryapproaches (e.g. botanical-zoological approaches).

Module contents S: Biogeographic and ecological classification and characterization of a biome (e.g. Mediterranean region,moist tropics, boreal zone), independent identification and treatment of scientific questions, presentation ofscientific results in a “mini symposium” subsequent to the field studies. E: Planning and performing a fieldstudy project, data analysis, written report in the form of a scientific publication

Reader's advisory Varies with topic and field locality

Links www.uni-oldenburg.de/fun_eco/



Module frequency jährlich

Module capacity 21






Final exam of module 2 Presentations (30 %) Laboratory course report onproject work (70 %)


Exercises 10 SuSe 140

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Seminar 2 SuSe 28

Seminar (Pflichtveranstaltungfür Erstsemester OHNEbisherige Belehrung)

WiSe 0


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bio720 - Marine Biodiversity Module label Marine Biodiversity

Module code bio720


Workload 450 h


Responsible persons Martinez Arbizu, Pedro Miguel (Module responsibility)

Glatzel, Thomas (Module counselling)

Martinez Arbizu, Pedro Miguel (Authorized examiners)


Wehrmann, Achim (Authorized examiners)

Rossel, Sven (Authorized examiners)

Gutt, Julian (Authorized examiners)

Kröncke, Ingrid (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites BSc (Biology)

Skills to be acquired in this module [nop] ++ deepened biological expertise ++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods ++ data analysisskills ++ interdisciplinary thinking ++ critical and analytical thinking ++ independent searching and knowledge ofscientific literature ++ ability to perform independent biological research ++ data presentation and discussion inGerman and English (written and spoken) ++ teamwork + ethics and professional behaviour + project and timemanagement ++ statistics & scientific programming [/nop] Knowledge of fundamentals, topical subjects andmethods in Marine Biology and Marine Geology. Studies and critical assessment of the scientific literature.

Module contents L: (AW) General Marine Geology E: Biogenic sedimentation, Interaction benthos-sediment; (SS) Plankton of theoceans; (MH) unicellular plankton; (IK) benthos of the North-Sea; (PM) biodiversity in the deep sea and on sea-mountains; (JG) conceptions and hypotheses of marine biodiversity, biodiversity of marine vertebrates; (GG)animal migrations and dispersal behaviour. Methods and scientific work on research vessels. A lecturecomprises the above-mentioned subjects and imparts marine biological theories, research results and methods.In the seminar, research is presented and discussed. In the laboratory course/exercises, subjects are treated incoordination with the contents of the lecture. With the aid of a computer, data are analysed and interpretedstatistically.

Reader's advisory as announced in the lecture

Links

Language of instruction German



Module capacity unlimited






Final exam of module Written examination (60 %), portfolio (20 %), shortpresentaion (20%)Regular active participation is required for themodule to be passed.


Lecture 3 WiSe 42

Exercises 9 WiSe 126

Seminar 1 WiSe 14


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bio780 - Biodiversity of Littoral Communities Module label Biodiversity of Littoral Communities

Module code bio780


Workload 450 h


Responsible persons Glatzel, Thomas (Module responsibility)

Martinez Arbizu, Pedro Miguel (Module counselling)


Martinez Arbizu, Pedro Miguel (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites Safe apnoediving with aptitude test and medical fitness certificate

Skills to be acquired in this module [nop] + deepened knowledge of biological working methods + ability to perform independent biological research++ teamwork + ethics and professional behaviour + project and time management [/nop] By activelyparticipating in this module students acquire qualifications in the following fields: Biological oceanography,marine biology and marine ecology: - Geological formation history of the Mediterranean Sea and AtlanticOcean, respectively, or the Red Sea and adjacent seas - Oceanography and hydrology - Development of thefaunal and floral composition of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and the Mediterranean region or theRed Sea (biogeography) - Commercial utilization of the seas and its impacts - Biotopes and biotic communities- Evolution, systematics, morphology, modes of life, and ecology of selected animal groups - Applyingtheoretical knowledge to real-world organisms/systems - Improved and specialized knowledge of species -Adaptation of life cycles - Interaction between organisms and environment - Dynamics of reef-building and reef-degrading processes - Threat to coral reefs/protection of marine environments Methods: - Formulation anddefinition of scientific approaches and selection of methods - Observation and investigation of organisms andtheir habitats (snorkelling/diving) - Documentation of small research projects in groups in the style of a scientificpublication - Editorial work to prepare a module report - Popular presentation of results to be published by themedia and to be presented at the University Further skills: - Social engagement in groups/teamwork in projects- Independent scientific work in groups - Improvement of scientific discussion culture - Consciousness of thethreat to coral reefs - Practising English - Dealing with the culture of the visited region Culture: - History, culture,politics, and religion Additionally: - Physiological aspects of apnoediving - Measures in case of accidents (alsocaused by "poisonous" organisms)

Module contents Biodiversity of littoral biotic communities – topographical field research

Reader's advisory GRÜTER, W., 2001: Leben im Meer - Vielfalt und Zusammenhänge. Dr. Friedrich Pfeil Verlag, München. %%Should be read prior to a marine biological excursion! This book will arouse your curiosity about the submarineworld. A reading book!%% HEMPEL, G., HEMPEL, I. & S. SCHIEL (HRSG.), 2006: FaszinationMeeresforschung – Ein biologisches Lesebuch. Hauschild Verlag. %% This textbook is information and fun forall readers interested in marine life as well as in the protection of marine environments.%% HOFRICHTER, R.,2001: Das Mittelmeer - Fauna, Flora, Ökologie. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Heidelberg - Berlin: Band I, II,III. %%The textbook for the Mediterranean Sea! The general 1st part provides valuable information onsymbioses or feeding types, for example.%% LALLI, C. M. & T. R., PARSONS, 1997: Biological Oceanography:An Introduction. 2. Edition. The Open University, Butterworth, Heinemann. %%Very compact, explanatory! Notexpensive! A must for biological oceanography! Recommended for preparing examinations! Provides basicinformation!%% NYBAKKEN, J. W. & M. D. MERTNESS, 2005: Marine Biology - An ecological approach.Pearson, Education paperback book. Addison, Wesley, Publishers. %%Highly illustrative! Much additionalinformation on different fields! The authors provide a unique ecological approach that helps studentsunderstand the real-world relevance of marine biology by exploring how organisms interact within theirindividual ecosystems.%% SOMMER, U., 2005: Biologische Meereskunde. 2. Auflage, Springer Verlag, Berlin,Heidelberg. %%Connecting biological oceanography with theoretical ecology!%% Literature study: Web ofscience: externhttp://www.bis.uni-oldenburg.de – Data banks(DBIS) – Biology – TOP data banks, e.g. ASFA,Science Citation Index, Zoological Record hhtp://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliogrphy/14107externhttp://scholar.google.de/ externhttp://www.vifabio.de Open access journals: externhttp://www.doaj.org/ -externhttp://www.plosone.org

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Language of instruction German








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Final exam of module during the lectures 2 short presentations (30 %), 1 internship report (70 %) (project report in the style of a scientificpublication) PLEASE NOTE: Additional conditionsregarding attendance and ungraded activities asdetermined by the persons responsible for themodule will apply.


Exercises 9 SuSe 126

Seminar 3 SuSe 42

Seminar (Pflichtveranstaltungfür Erstsemester OHNEbisherige Belehrung)

WiSe 0


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bio733 - Evolutionary Biology Population Genetics Module label Evolutionary Biology Population Genetics

Module code bio733


Workload 180 h


Responsible persons Gerlach, Gabriele (Module responsibility)




Prerequisites none

Skills to be acquired in this module+ vertiefte biologische Fachkenntnisse++ vertiefte Kenntnisse biologischer Arbeitstechniken++ Fähigkeit zur Datenanalyse; ++ kritisches und analytisches Denken++ eigenständige Recherche und Kenntnisse wissenschaftlicher Primärliteratur++ Datenpräsentation und Diskussion in Wort und Schrift (D/E)+ Teamfähigkeit++ Statistik und wissenschaftliches Programmieren

Module contents Die Vorlesung vermittelt Fachkenntnisse zu den Arbeitsgebieten der Populationsgenetik, Evolution undArtbildung. Es werden wichtige Labormethoden im Zusammenhang mit DNA Sequenzierung und dieGrundlagen zur Analyse von Wanderungen, Verbreitung, genetischen Diversität von Pflanzen- und Tierartenvermittelt.

Übung: Es werden Datensätze und Methoden vorgestellt und angewendet, um die Verbreitung und genetischenAustausch zwischen Populationen zu bestimmen.

Reader's advisory aktuelle wissenschaftliche Artikel zur EvolutionsbiologieFutuyama D. Evolutionary Biology, Elsevier, Hartl & Clark Priciples of Population Genetics, Sinauer

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Module frequency

Module capacity 12

Reference text associated with bio736 (Evolutionary Transcriptomics) (recommended)




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Grundkenntnisse Evolutionsbiologie


Final exam of module portfolio (60%)presentation (40%)


Lecture 1 WiSe 14

Exercises 3 WiSe 42


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bio736 - Evolutionary Transcriptomics Module label Evolutionary Transcriptomics

Module code bio736


Workload 180 h


Responsible persons Nolte, Arne (Module responsibility)


Gowik, Udo (Module counselling)

Nolte, Arne (Authorized examiners)


Gowik, Udo (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites none

Skills to be acquired in this module+ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills; ++ critical and analytical thinking+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature++ data presentation and discussion in English (written and spoken)++ statistics & scientific programming

Module contents Lecture: Gene expression represents the first step of the translation of genomic information into a phenotype.This phenotype is of broad interest in all disciplines of biology. Gene expression data can reveal how geneticchanges at single genes manifest phenotypically and how gene expression is regulated. The same data canalso explain differences in life history and adaptation to different environments. Different perspectives can beunderstood by studying mechanisms of gene regulation as well as broad scale transcriptomics analyses.Exercise: We will generate and analyze gene expression data during the course including wet lab andcomputational methods. Practicals include the analysis of single-gene expression data as well as RNAseq datarepresenting complete transcriptomes.

Reader's advisory

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Module frequency

Module capacity 12

Reference text associated with bio733: Evolutionary Biology Population Genetics (recommended)




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Grundkenntnisse Evolutionsbiologie


Final exam of module portfolio (60%)presentaton (40%)


Lecture 1 WiSe 14

Exercises 3 WiSe 42


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bio675 - Molecular Ecology Module label Molecular Ecology

Module code bio675


Workload 360 h

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Landscape Ecology (Master) > Basismodule

Responsible persons Nolte, Arne (Module responsibility)

Gerlach, Gabriele (Module counselling)



Prerequisites B.Sc. (Biologie, Umweltwissenschaften)M.Sc. (Biologie, Marine Umweltwissenschaften, Landschaftsökologie)

Skills to be acquired in this module The field of molecular ecology strives to identify relationships between species genotypes, phenotypes andecological factors. It addresses questions about how organisms adapt and explains patterns of distribution andbiodiversity. During the course, participants will get to know the biological background to design an experimentin the field of molecular ecology. We will discuss the state of the art according to literature. Participants willperform sampling and conduct steps of the analysis. The course will cover field methods (sampling) and labmethods (behavior experiments, genetic analyses, phenotypic analyses) as well as computer based analyses.

++ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills+ interdisciplinary thinking+ critical and analytical thinking+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature++ ability to perform independent biological research++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ statistics & scientific programming

Module contents Lecture: AN/GG - Molecular ecology background of specific study systems. The lectures will introduce a studysystem that will be analyzed during the course (study systems may vary from year to year). It is the goal of thelecture to provide students with background information to develop an experimental design of a field studyduring the practical.Excercise: AN/GG - Mixed course with laboratory and field exercises. Samples will be collected in the field. Onegoal of the course is to apply modern analyses to understand how organisms are distributed. Another aspect isthe application of molecular markers to analyze behavioral experiments.

Reader's advisory will be announced during the course

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Module frequency

Module capacity 15

Reference text associated with bio890 Current Topics of Biology (Seminar)




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Lesen von englischer Fachliteratur und die Päsentation von Seminarthemen auf Englisch. Grund-kenntnissezum Arbeiten in einem Genlabor und mit dem Computer.


Final exam of module during the module Präsentationen (50%), Portfolio (50%).Regular participation is a prerequisite to pass in themodule.


Lecture 2 SuSe 28

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Exercises 6 SuSe 84


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bio605 - Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology Module label Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology

Module code bio605


Workload 360 h

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Molecular Biomedicine (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Background Modules

Responsible persons Neidhardt, John (Module responsibility)

Neidhardt, John (Authorized examiners)

Koch, Karl-Wilhelm (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites BSc (Biologie, Biochemie)

Skills to be acquired in this module++ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods+ data analysis skills++ interdisciplinary thinking+ critical and analytical thinking+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature+ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ teamwork+ ethics and professional behaviour+ project and time management

Addressing students with an emphasis on molecular biology, molecular genetics, cell biology, and neurobiology

Module contents Lecture: To improve knowledge in molecular genetics, molecular biology and cell biology in correlation withhuman diseases.Exercise: Learn to transfer the theoretical knowledge to experiments. Gaining methodological knowledge inmolecular genetics, cell biology and therapeutic approaches. Initial training on how to perform researchprojects.Subjects of the lecture and seminar: Molecular bases of neurodegenerative diseases, structure and function ofDNA/RNA/proteins/membranes, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, programmed celldeath, cells in the social structure.Exercises: Learning current methods of molecular biology and human genetics; high throughput technologies,introduction to cell cultivation techniques.

Reader's advisory Textbooks of Cell Biology

Links http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/humangenetik/

Language of instruction English


Module frequency

Module capacity 15

Reference text associated with bio900




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Zellbiologische Grundkenntnisse, Genetik, Biochemie


Final exam of module written examination (70 %), paper(s) presentation30 %;not graded: signed lab protocols,regular active participation is required for themodule to be passed.


Lecture 2 WiSe 28

Seminar 1 WiSe 14

Exercises 5 WiSe 70

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http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/humangenetik/



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bio845 - Introduction to Development and Evolution Module label Introduction to Development and Evolution

Module code bio845


Workload 180 h

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Background Modules Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Background Modules

Responsible persons Sienknecht, Ulrike (Module responsibility)

Sienknecht, Ulrike (Module counselling)

Sienknecht, Ulrike (Authorized examiners)

Claußen, Maike (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module Upon successful completion of this course, students

· know the fundamental problems organisms share in development

· know the common basic steps of ontogenesis after comparing the life cycles of different species (bothvertebrates and invertebrates)

· know the fundamentals of the genetic control of cell-fate specification, morphogenesis, and organogenesis

· know the principles of gene regulatory networks in development and are able to explain examples

· are able to explain and discuss mechanisms of development across taxonomic groups and questions aboutthe evolution of developmental mechanisms

· have in-depth knowledge of the development of animal nervous systems, including cellular and net-workproperties

skills:

++ deepened biological expertise

+ deepened knowledge of biological working methods

++ interdisciplinary thinking

++ critical and analytical thinking

+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature

+ ability to perform independent biological research

+ teamwork

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Module contents

Lectures on the fundamentals and concepts of developmental biology, including evolutionary aspects. Parallelseminars matching the topics of the lectures and emphasizing discussion. Lecture topics:

· Introduction to Developmental Biology

· Cell-Cell Communication

· Differential Gene Expression (I and II)

· Early Development of Vertebrates, Gastrulation

· Neurulation

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· Brain Development

· Axonal Growth, Target Selection, Synaptogenesis and Refinement

· Neural Crest

· Mesoderm Development

· Morphogenesis

· Developmental Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change

· Model Organisms in Developmental Biology

· Transgenic Mice

· Medical Implications of Developmental Biology

Reader's advisory

Literature:

textbook: Gilbert S.F.: Developmental Biology, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 11th edition 2016 (current edition);and current literature on course topics

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Module frequency

Module capacity 20 (selection criteria: sequence of registration)

Reference text associated with bio846 (previously neu120) (Lab Exercises in Development and Evolution)




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge organismic biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology, genetics, molecular biology


Final exam of module same winter term oral exam of 30 minutes (or writtenexam*) *Pending approval PO


Lecture 3 WiSe 45

Seminar 3 WiSe 45


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bio846 - Lab Exercises in Development and Evolution Module label Lab Exercises in Development and Evolution

Module code bio846


Workload 180 h





Claußen, Maike (Authorized examiners)

Ebbers, Lena (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites mandatory prerequisite is the module bio845 (neu110) (Introduction to Development and Evolution)

Skills to be acquired in this module

Upon successful completion of this course, students have skills in methods of developmental biology:

• are capable of performing live embryo husbandry

• are able to carry out in-ovo stainings

• are familiar with the use of embryonic stage discrimination standards for model organisms

• document the observed embryonic stages by drawings with anatomical labelling

• are familiar with tissue preparation (including cryosectioning), the use of different molecular markers, andimmunohistological staining methods

• microscopy, data analysis, and photographic data documentation

• know the standards of proper documentation of research data and the universal format of a lab notebook

• know how to carry out formal laboratory reports (and the structure of a scientific paper)

• have basic knowledge in the field of auditory system development

• have basic knowledge of the organisation of the auditory system across vertebrate groups

• have basic knowledge of the development of the middle and inner ear, as well as selected auditory braincentres

are able to summarize current hypotheses about the evolution of the auditory system in vertebrates skills:

++ deepened biological expertise

++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods

++ data analysis skills

++ critical and analytical thinking

+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature

++ ability to perform independent biological research

+ data presentation and discussion (written and spoken)

+ teamwork

+ ethics and professional behaviour

+ project and time management

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Module contents Lab exercises in developmental biology of auditory research model organisms, such as chicken and mouse

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embryos. Practical introduction to methods, such as in-ovo live observation; developmental stage discriminationand description, tissue preparation for histology, sectioning, staining, and microscopy, including data analyses.Seminars in the field of auditory system development and methods based on current literature

Reader's advisory

textbooks: Gilbert S.F., Development, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 11th edition 2016; Mathews W.W &Schoenwolf G.C., Atlas of Descriptive Embryology, Prentice-Hall Inc., Simon & Schuster, 5th edition 1998; inaddition, current research papers

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Module frequency

Module capacity 6 (selection criteria: sequence of registration)

Reference text Associated with bio845 (previously neu110) (Introduction to Development and Evolution)




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge organismic biology, experience with lab work


Final exam of module same winter term 1 report

Course type Exercises

SWS 6

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bio860 - Comparative Developmental Biology Module label Comparative Developmental Biology

Module code bio860


Workload 180 h




N., N. (Module counselling)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module [nop] ++ deepened biological knowledge ++ deepened knowledge of techniques in biology ++ knowledge indata analysis and presentation + cross-disciplinary knowledge and thinking ++ critical and analytical thinking +independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature ++ ability to perform independent biologicalresearch + + data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken) + team work +ethics and professional behaviour ++ project and time management [/nop]

Module contents Lectures and Lab exercises in topics of evolutionary developmental biology, i.e. comparative develop-mentalbiology, such as the development of sensory systems in different species.

Reader's advisory Gilbert S.F., Development, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 11th edition 2016

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Module frequency

Module capacity 6 (Reihenfolge der Anmeldungen)

Reference text associated with bio845 Introduction to Development and Evolution




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge organismic biology, experience with lab work


Final exam of module same summer term 1 portfolio


Lecture 1 SuSe 14

Exercises 3 SuSe 42


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bio695 - Biochemical concepts in signal transduction Module label Biochemical concepts in signal transduction

Module code bio695


Workload 360 h


Responsible persons Koch, Karl-Wilhelm (Module responsibility)

Koch, Karl-Wilhelm (Authorized examiners)

Scholten, Alexander (Authorized examiners)

Scholten, Alexander (Module counselling)

Prerequisites keine

Skills to be acquired in this module++ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills+ interdisciplinary thinking++ critical and analytical thinking+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ teamwork+ project and time management

Module contents Lecture: Molecular fundamentals of cellular signal processesSeminar: Signal transductionExercises: Experiments on cellular signal transduction and enzymology

Mechanisms of biochemical signal transduction are imparted theoretically and experimentally

Reader's advisory Textbooks of cell biology and biochemistry. Current literature on topics of signal transduction (as announced inthe preparatory meeting).

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Module capacity 20






Final exam of module 90 minutes written exam written examinaton (50%)protocolls (50%)


Lecture 1 WiSe 14

Seminar 1 WiSe 14

Exercises 6 WiSe 84


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neu210 - Neurosensory Science and Behaviour Module label Neurosensory Science and Behaviour

Module code neu210


Workload 270 h (4 SWS Lecture (VO) "Neuroethology" and "Behavioural ecology"Total workload 180h: 56h contact/ 60h background reading/ 64h exam preparation2 SWS Seminar (SE) "Current issues of ethology"Total workload 90h: 28h contact/ 30h literature reading/ 32h preparation of presentation)


Responsible persons Klump, Georg Martin (Module responsibility)

Langemann, Ulrike (Module counselling)


Feenders, Gesa (Module counselling)




Feenders, Gesa (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites Fundamentals of Neurobiology, Bahavioural Biology, Evolution, Ecology

Skills to be acquired in this module++ Neurosci. knowlg. + Expt. methods + Independent research + Scient. literature + Social skills++ Interdiscipl. knowlg. Maths/Stats/Progr. + Data present./disc. + Scientific English Ethics

Upon successful completion of this course, students

know the fundamentals of behavioural ecology and neuroethologyare able to present and critically assess scientific data and approaches

Module contents The lecture "Neuroethology" provides an introduction to the mechanisms underlying the behaviour of animals.Subjects are, e.g., the mechanisms of perception, control of movement patterns, mechanisms of learning,orientation and navigation.The lecture "Behavioural ecology" provides an introduction to topics such as predator-prey interactions, optimalfood utilization, spatial and temporal distribution of animals, socialrelations and group formation, mating systems and reproductive strategies, sexual selection, investment ofparents in offspring, and communication.In the seminar "Current issues of Ethology", current original literature relating to behavioural biology is reportedand discussed.

Reader's advisory Carew TJ (2004) Behavioral Neurobiology: The Cellular Organization of Natural Behavior. Sinauer Davis NB,Krebs JR, West SA (2012) An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology. Wiley Blackwell

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Module capacity 30 (Recommended in combination with: neu220 BM "Neurocognition and Psychopharmacology"Shared course components with (cannot be credited twice): bio610 (5.02.611 "Neuroethologie", 5,02,612"Verhaltensökologie", 5.02.613 "Aktuelle Themen der Ethologie")

Reference text Course in the second half of the semesterRegular active participation is required to pass the module.

Modullevel / module level

Modulart / typ of module je nach Studiengang Pflicht oder Wahlpflicht

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Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Fundamentals of Neurobiology, Bahavioural Biology, Evolution, Ecology


Final exam of module as agreed, usually in the break after the winter term 80% written exam (content of the two lectureseries), 20% presentation(s)


Lecture 4 56

Seminar 2 28


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neu220 - Neurosensory Science and Behaviour - Part B Module label Neurosensory Science and Behaviour - Part B

Module code neu220


Workload 180 h (3 SWS Lecture (VO) "Introd. to Cognitive Neuroscience" and "Psychopharmacol." Total workload 135h: 45hcontact/ 45 background reading/ 45h exam preparation 1 SWS Supervised excercise (UE) Total workload 45h:14h contact/ 31h paper reading)


Responsible persons Thiel, Christiane Margarete (Module responsibility)

Thiel, Christiane Margarete (Module counselling)

Thiel, Christiane Margarete (Authorized examiners)

Gießing, Carsten (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module++ Neurosci. knowlg. + Expt. methods Independent research + Scient. literature + Social skills++ Interdiscipl. knowlg. Maths/Stats/Progr. + Data present./disc. + Scientific English Ethics

Upon successful completion of this course, studentsknow the fundamentals of neurotransmissionknow the basic neural mechanisms underlying attention, learning, emotion, language andexecutive functionsunderstand the relationship between disturbances in neurotransmitter systems, cognitivefunctions and psychiatric diseaseknow the priniciples of drug treatement for psychiatric disordershave in-depth knowledge in selected areas of these topicsare able to understand, explain and critically assess neuroscientific approaches in animals andhumansare able to understand and critically assess published work in the area of cognitive neurosciene

Module contents The lecture "Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience" gives a short introduction into neuroanatomy and cognitiveneuroscience methods andthen covers different cognitive functions.Lecture topics:History of cognitive neuroscienceMethods of cognitive neuroscienceAttentionLearningEmotionLanguageExecutive functions.The supervised excersise either deepens that knowledge by excersises or discussions of recent papers/ talkson the respective topic coveredduring that week.The lecture "Psychopharmacology" illustrates the connection between neurotransmitters and behaviour and itslinks to psychiatric disease.Thelecture contains several interactive parts to consolidate and critically evaluate the acquired knowledge.Lecture topics:Introduction to Terms and Definitions in Drug ResearchDopaminergic and Noradrenergic SystemCholinergic and Serotonergic SystemGABAergic and Glutamatergic SystemAddictionDepressionSchizophreniaAnxietyAlzheimer's Disease

Reader's advisory Ward J (2010) The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience. Psychology PressMeyer JS and Quenzer LF (2012) Psychopharmacology. Sinauer

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Module capacity 30 (Recommended in combination with neu210 "Neurosensory Science and Behaviour", neu300 "Functional MRIdata analysis" Shared course components with (cannot be credited twice): bio610 and psy181 (5.02.614"Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience", 5.02.615 "Psychopharmacology"))

Reference text Course in the second half of the semesterRegular active participation is required to pass the module.




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Fundamentals of Neurobiology, Bahavioural Biology


Final exam of module as agreed, usually in the break after the winter term 100% written exam (content of the lectures)


Lecture 3 -- 42

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neu141 - Visual Neuroscience - Physiology and Anatomy Module label Visual Neuroscience - Physiology and Anatomy

Module code neu141


Workload 360 h (3 SWS Lecture (VO)Total workload 90 h: 30h contact / 60h background literature reading and preparation for sh1 SWS Seminar (SE)Total workload 30h: 10h contact / 20h literature reading and preparation of result presentation8 SWS Supervised excercise (UE)Total workload 240h: 200h contact / 40h results analysis, writing of short reports for portfolio)


Responsible persons Greschner, Martin (Module responsibility)

Greschner, Martin (Authorized examiners)

Dedek, Karin (Authorized examiners)

Janssen-Bienhold, Ulrike (Authorized examiners)

Puller, Christian (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of neurobiology

Skills to be acquired in this module++ Neurosci. knowlg.++ Expt. Methods+ Independent research++ Scient. Literature+ Social skills+ Maths/Stats/Progr.++ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English+ Ethics


• have basic knowledge of electrophysiological techniques used in neuroscience research• have acquired first practical skills in some electrophysiological techniques• have acquired basic skills in data analysis• have knowledge on retinal physiology and anatomy of the visual system• have basic knowledge of brain structures and their function• have profound knowledge of the architecture and circuits of the vertebrate retina• have aquired basic skills in histological techniques (tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning,

staining procedures, immunohistochemistry)

• have aquired fundamental skills in microscopy (differential interference contrast microscopy,

phase-contrast microscopy, confocal microscopy)

Module contents The background module Neurophysiology consists of two weeks of theoretical introduction and two weeks ofhands-on lab exercises in patch or extracellular recordings and two weeks of hands-on lab exercises inanatomy.

The seminars cover the following topics:• Visual system• Introduction to electrophysiological methods• Introduction into methods used in neuranatomy and neurochemistry• Introduction into microscopy and image analysis• Presentation and discussion of results relating to the literature

Reader's advisory Course scripts and mandatory scientific literature discussed in the seminar will be available in Stud.IP.Background and seminar literature will be available in Stud.IP.

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Module frequency annually, summer term, first half (full time)

Module capacity 12 - with Visual Neuroscience: Anatomy (Shared course components with (cannot be credited twice):neu151 BM Visual Neuroscience: Anatomy)




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Basic knowledge in neurobiology


Final exam of module during the course (summer semester, first half)In addition, mandatory but ungraded: seminarpresentation

PF


Lecture 2 SoSe oder WiSe 28

Seminar 2 SoSe oder WiSe 28

Exercises 2 SoSe oder WiSe 28


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neu150 - Visual Neuroscience - Anatomy Module label Visual Neuroscience - Anatomy

Module code neu150


Workload 180 h


Responsible persons Janssen-Bienhold, Ulrike (Module responsibility)

Dedek, Karin (Module counselling)

Janssen-Bienhold, Ulrike (Authorized examiners)


Prerequisites attendance in pre-meeting

Skills to be acquired in this module Neurosci. knowlg. Expt. methods Independent research + Scient. literature + Social skillsInterdiscipl. knowlg. Maths/Stats/Progr. + Data present./disc. + Scientific English EthicsTheory: Improved theoretical and methodological knowledge in neurobiology. Discussion of scientific work andpresentation of own results.Practice: Performing neuroanatomical experiments. Gaining modern methodological skills.

Module contents Lecture: 14 h Introduction to current neurobiological approaches and results.Seminar: 14 h Discussion of background literature and results of own experiments.Lab course: 3 weeks, each 24 h neuroanatomical experiments in small groups on vertebrate retina and brain.

Reader's advisory Background and seminar literature will be available in Stud.IP

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Reference text Course in the first half of the semesterRegular active participation and presentation(s) within the scope of the seminar are required to pass themodule

Modullevel / module level BC (Basiscurriculum / Base curriculum)





Final exam of module summer semester, first half Portfolio (75 %), report (25%)


Lecture 1 SuSe 14

Seminar 1 SuSe 14

Practical training 3 SuSe 42


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neu290 - Biophysics of Sensory Reception Module label Biophysics of Sensory Reception

Module code neu290


Workload 180 h (2 SWS Lecture (VO) Total workload 90h: 30h contact / 60 h individual reading 2 SWS Seminar (SE) Totalworkload 90h: 30 h contact / 60h individual reading)


Responsible persons Winklhofer, Michael (Module responsibility)

Winklhofer, Michael (Authorized examiners)

Winklhofer, Michael (Module counselling)

Prerequisites Recommended previous knowledge/skills: cell biology of neurons


++ Neurosci. knowlg.+ Independent research+ Scient. Literature++ Interdiscipl. knowlg.+ Data present./disc.

to gain a general understanding of sensory receptionto acquire specific knowledge of sensory reception at the molecular and cellular level,

with focus on the relationship between structure and function of sensory molecules

to be able to perform simple quantitative assessments of detection sensitivity to physical stimulito understand common features in transduction pathways among various senses

Module contents General aspects of sensory reception and signal transduction: adequate stimulus, threshold sensitivity andsignal-to-noise limitations, activation of receptor proteins Evolutionary and ecological aspects of sensoryreception The senses: Chemoreception in the gustatory cells and olfactory sensory neurons Thermoreceptionin the skin Infrared reception in the pit organ Mechanoreception - auditory hair cells, somatosensory neurons inthe skin, lateral line, proprioceptors, baroceptors Photoreception - ciliary and rhabdomeric photoreceptor cells;Electroreception in Lorenzini ampullae of elasmobranch fish and in tuberous receptors of mormyrid fish; derivedelectroreceptors in acquatic mammals Magnetoreception - candidate structural correlates of magnetoreceptors

Reader's advisory Required reading:The reading list will be updated on an annual basis to include new developments. The current reading list canbe found on StudIP.

Recommended textbook(s) or other literature:e.g., Kaupp (2010) Nat. Rev. Neurosc. 11:188-200; Palkar et al. (2015) Curr. Opinion Neurobiol. 34:14-19; Pan& Holt (2015) Curr. Opinion Neurobiol. 34:165-171; Lumpkin & Caterina (2007) Nature 445: 858-865; Lamb(2013) Progr. Retinal Eye Res. 36: 52e119; Progress in Retinal and Eye Research 20: 49-94; Baker et al.(2013) J. Exp. Biol. 216:2515-2522; Czech-Damal et al (2013) J. Comp. Physiol. 199:555-563; Hore &Mouritsen (2016) Ann. Rev. Biophys. 45: 299–344; Julius & Nathans (2012) Cold Spring Harbour Perspect Biol2012;4:a005991;

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Module capacity 20



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Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge cell biology of neurons


Final exam of module appr. one week after the last lecture Type of examination: written exam (75%),presentation in the seminar (25%) In addition,mandatory but ungraded: presentation on seminar


Lecture 2 SuSe 28

Seminar 2 SuSe 28


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neu360 - Auditory Neuroscience Module label Auditory Neuroscience

Module code neu360


Workload 180 h (1 SWS Lecture (VO)Total workload 45h: 14 h contact / 31 h background reading

1 SWS Seminar (SE)Total workload 45h: 14 h contact / 15 h background reading / 16 h preparation and presentation

2 SWS Supervised excercise (UE)Total workload 90h: 10 h contact / 20 h literature search / 60 h work on essay paper)


Responsible persons Köppl, Christine (Module responsibility)



Prerequisites Recommended previous knowledge/skills: Basics of Neurosensory Science and Behavioural Biology

Skills to be acquired in this module ++ Neurosci. knowlg+ Expt. methods++ Scient. Literature+ Social skills++ Interdiscipl. knowlg++ Data present./disc.++ Scientific English+ Ethics

Introduction to Auditory Physiology. May serve as preparation for a Research Module in this area.


have profound knowledge on auditory sensory processing at several levels (including cochleartransduction mechanisms, central auditory processing) have basic knowledge of the large range of techniques used in auditory researchare able to read and critically report to others on an original research paper in auditory neuroscienceare able to research and review a specific topic in auditory neuroscience

Module contents One week introductory block course, comprised of a lecture series and matching seminar that emphasizesdiscussion.Topics: Hair cells: structure, transduction mechanism, receptor potential, synaptic transmissionBasilar papilla / cochlea: structure, micromechanics, amplification; otoacoustic emissionsAuditory nerve: phase locking, rate coding. Excitation patternsAscending auditory pathways: wiring, principles of excitation/inhibition, examples of cellular/molecularspecialisationsSound localisation in birds and mammalsCentral auditory processing: imaging techniques, auditory streams, cortex, primatesRelation between psychophysics and neurophysiology

The introductory block is followed by a supervised literature search and individually written term paper on aspecific topic in auditory neuroscience.

Reader's advisory About 20 selected original papers (selection varies)Pickles JO (2012) An Introduction to the Physiology of Hearing. Brill, Netherlands

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or skills module biox "Current Topics in Hearing Science" )

Reference text Registration procedure / selection criteria: StudIP, final acceptance after assignment of seminar presentation




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Basics of Neurosensory Science and Behavioural Biology


Final exam of module within a few weeks of the end of summer termlecture period

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Lecture 1 SuSe 14

Seminar 1 SuSe 14

Exercises 2 SuSe 28


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neu340 - Invertebrate Neuroscience Module label Invertebrate Neuroscience

Module code neu340


Workload 180 h (

2 SWS Seminar (SE)Total workload 72h: 28h contact / 44h background literature reading, preparation for short tests, portfolioassignments and results presentation

3 SWS Supervised exercise (UE)Total workload 108h: 42h contact / 66h data analysis and preparation of portfolio assignments)

)


Responsible persons Kretzberg, Jutta (Module responsibility)

Kretzberg, Jutta (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites attendance in pre-meeting


++ Neurosci. knowlg.++ Expt. Methods+ Scient. Literature+ Social skills+ Maths/Stats/Progr.+ Independent Research+ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English+ Ethics


have knowledge on invertebrate neuronal systems in comparison to vertebrate systemshave discussed an overview of experimental and theoretical methods of invertebrate neuroscienchave acquired first practical skills in intracellular recordings from invertebrate neuronshave acquired basic skills in data analysishave acquired an intuitive understanding of membrane potential and action potential generation basedon computer simulations

Module contents

The module consists of three weeks of seminar and hands-on lab exercises on intracellular recordings fromleech neurons, as well as computer simulations to study the basis of membrane potential and action potentialgeneration.

The seminar covers the following topics:

Invertebrate neuronal systems in comparison to vertebrate systemsIon channels, membrane potential and action potential generationIntroduction to electrophysiological methodsIntroduction to data analysis methods

In the practical exercises, portfolio assignments will be performed on:

Qualitative electrophysiological classification of different cell types in the leech nervous systemQuantitative analysis (stimulus - response relationship) of at least one cell typeAction potential generation: Comparison of model simulations and experimentsPlanning a small individual team-work project based on the techniques taught in this module, that canbe used as basis for the module neu345

Reader's advisory Course scripts and mandatory scientific literature (3 review articles) discussed in the seminar will be available inStud.IP Background and seminar literature will be available in Stud.IP

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Module capacity 12 (this module provides the background for neu345 "Neural Computation in invertebrate systems")




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge basic knowledge of neurobiology, basic MATLAB programming skills


Final exam of module during the course (summer term, second half) Portfolio consisting of short tests, short reports(according to portfolio assighnments) and seminarpresentation


Seminar 2 SuSe 28

Exercises 3 SuSe 42


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neu300 - Functional MRI data analysis Module label Functional MRI data analysis

Module code neu300


Workload 360 h (3 SWS Practical (PR) Total workload 225h: 70h contact / 100h experimental work / 55h exam preparation 2SWS Lecuture (VO) Total workload 90h: 28h contact / 30h background reading / 32h exam preparation 1 SWSSeminar (SE) Total workload 45h: 15h contact / 30h preparation of presentation)


Responsible persons Gießing, Carsten (Module responsibility)


Thiel, Christiane Margarete (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module+ Neurosci. knowlg.++ Expt. Methods+ Social skills+ Interdiscipl. knowlg.++ Maths/Stats/Progr.+ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English

Students will learn the basics about planning and performing a neuroimaging study. They will focus on thestatistical and methodological background of functional neuroimaging data analysis and analyse a samplefunctional MRI data set.

Module contents The modul comprises (i) a lecture “Functional MRI data analysis” [2 SWS], and (ii) a practical course [5 SWS]and (iii) a seminar “Experiments on Neurocognition” [1 SWS] including aspects of planning, performance andanalysis of functional neuro-imaging studies using MATLAB based software.

Reader's advisory Frackowiak RSJ, Friston KJ, Frith C, Dolan R, Price CJ, Zeki S, Ashburner J, and Penny WD (2003). HumanBrain Function. Academic Press, 2nd edition. San Diego, USA.Huettel, SA, Song, AW, & McCarthy, G (2009). Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (2nd Edition). SinauerAssociates. Sunderland, MA, USA.Poldrack RA, Mumford JA, & Nichols TE (2011). Handbook of Functional MRI Data Analysis. CambridgeUniversity Press. New York, USA.

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Module capacity 12 (in total with bio640) (shared course components with (cannot be credited twice): bio640)






Final exam of module end of summer term 70% oral exam or written exam, 30% presentationsIn addition, mandatory but ungraded: Regular activeparticipation



Seminar 1 SuSe 14

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neu310 - Psychophysics of Hearing Module label Psychophysics of Hearing

Module code neu310


Workload 360 h (5 SWS Practical (PR) "Experiments in Hearing" Total workload 225h: 70h contact / 110h experimental work /45h exam preparation 1 SWS Supervised excercise (UE) "Fundamentals in psychoacoustic data analysis" Totalworkload 45h: 15h contact / 30h practising data analysis (incl. SPSS) 2 SWS Seminar (SE) "Hearing" Totalworkload 90h: 30h contact / 60h background reading)





Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module + Neurosci. knowlg.++ Expt. Methods+ Social skills++ Maths/Stats/Progr.+ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English

Students will learn the basics about performing a psychoacoustic experiment. Based on an experiment in whichthey study their own hearing, they will learn how to conduct a behavioural study in hearing and analyze thedata. In addition, they will be be provided with an overview of the mechanisms of auditory perception.

Module contents The modul comprises (i) a seminar “Hearing” [2 SWS] (ii) an exercise "Fundamentals in psychoacoustic dataanalysis" [1 SWS], and a (iii) practical course [7 SWS] including aspects of planning and conductingpsychoacoustic experiments.

Reader's advisory Plack, Christopher J. (2005) The sense of hearing. Mahwah, NJ [u.a.] : Erlbaum (sufficient number of copiesavailable in the university library)

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Module capacity 6 (in total with bio640)






Final exam of module end of summer term 70% report or oral exam, 30% presentation Inaddition, mandatory but ungraded: regular activeparticipation


Exercises 1 SuSe 14

Seminar 2 SuSe 28


Lecture SuSe 0


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Research Modules

bio900 - Biology Research Module Module label Biology Research Module

Module code bio900


Workload 450 h

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Research Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Research Modules


der Biologie, Lehrende (Module counselling)


der Biologie, Lehrende (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites project and supervisor(s) need to be approved by the exam board prior to the start of lab work

Hinweise:

all members of the regular IBU Biology faculty at the University of Oldenburg can act as local supervisor,students should contact appropriate supervisors individually

prior to project start, external and local supervisors must fill the learning agreement form

the supervisor at the host institution is invited to submit a short written statement of assessment,final grading is done by the local supervisor

participation in a joint poster presentation of concurrent research modules is highly recommended.

Skills to be acquired in this module Students will learn to plan, perform and analyse a study in a biological field. Topics will be chosen in closecoordination with teaching staff. Depending on the particular project, knowledge in statistics, molecular biology,physiology, modelling, or ethology will be necessary. Results will be related to the current biological literature ina written report and be presented in the seminar of the hosting working group.

+ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills++ critical and analytical thinking++ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature++ ability to perform independent biological research++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ teamwork++ project and time management+ statistics & scientific programming

Module contents The students develop an empirical investigation, carry it out and analyse the results.The students present and discuss their project both orally and in writing

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Module frequency


Reference text Within the Modul bio900 is it possible to take several courses as long as their contents differ substantially.When taking the course group 5.02.960 it is mandatory to choose two courses out of the group A – D.






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Seminar SoSe oder WiSe 0

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bio810 - Independent Research Module label Independent Research

Module code bio810


Workload 450 h




der Biologie, Lehrende (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites External research projects are done on an individual basis. They are supervised by one person from Oldenburgand a local supervisor at any university or research institution in Germany and abroad. Please contact GerhardZotz ([email protected]) for details. Seehttps://uol.de/ibu/studium-und-lehre/fach-master-biology/downloads-und-links/ (Learning Agreement forExternal Research Module)

Skills to be acquired in this module++ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills++ critical and analytical thinking++ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature++ ability to perform independent biological research++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ teamwork++ project and time management++ statistics & scientific programming

Students perform individual research projects to learn:

• planning and organization of a research project in a group outside of University of Oldenburg• formulate a scientific hypothesis• planning, performing and analyzing experiments and / or simulations• working with scientific background literature on the specific context of the project• oral presentation and discussion of backgrounds and results in the lab seminar• write a scientific report in publication format• prepare and present a scientific poster

Module contents Students are introduced to independent research in a specific area of biology by a scientific working groupoutside of the regular IBU Biology faculty at the University of Oldenburg (usually a university research institutein Germany or abroad)

The content and venue of this module is chosen in close coordination with the Prüfungsausschuss MasterBiologie, possibly with consultations of other proffessors. Course work should cover all parts of a scientificproject, i.e. data collection, data analysis and the presentation of the results. Irrespective of the particular venue(universities, research institutes) the student has to report to a professor in Oldenburg in form of a written reportand an oral presentation, both in English.

Note:• all members of the regular IBU Biology faculty at the University of Oldenburg can act as local supervisor,students should contact appropriate supervisors individually• prior to project start, external and local supervisors must fill the learning agreement form• the supervisor at the host institution is invited to submit a short written statement of assessment, final gradingis done by the local supervisor• participation in a joint poster presentation of concurrent research modules is highly recommended.

Reader's advisory varies with chosen topic

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https://uol.de/ibu/studium-und-lehre/fach-master-biology/downloads-und-links/



Final exam of module intership report


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bio820 - Research Module Fast Track Module label Research Module Fast Track

Module code bio820


Workload 450 h




Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module++ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills++ critical and analytical thinking++ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature++ ability to perform independent biological research++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ teamwork++ project and time management++ statistics & scientific programming

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Skills Modules

bio870 - Communicating Plant Sciences Module label Communicating Plant Sciences

Module code bio870


Workload 180 h

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules







Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module Communicating and practicing scientific presentation techniques (talk, publication, poster) Presentation of dataand discussion in spoken and written (english) Communicating of techniques in problem treatment in freespeech and scientific writing Independent investigation and knowledge of scientific primary literature [nop] +interdisciplinary thinking ++ critical and analytical thinking ++ independent searching and knowledge of scientificliterature ++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken) [/nop]

Module contents S: Working group seminar (2 SWS; Choice 1: Functional Ecology; Choice 2: Evolutionary genetics of plants;Choice 3: Plant biodiversity and evolution) S: Scientific Writing in Plant Science (2SWS)

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Modulart / typ of module Wahlmodul / Opportunity




Final exam of module 1 term paper

Course type Seminar

SWS 4

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bio880 - Skills in Plant Systematics Module label Skills in Plant Systematics

Module code bio880


Workload 180 h


Responsible persons Albach, Dirk Carl (Module responsibility)




Janzen, Thijs (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module In this module, we provide the skills necessary to describe and distinguish species for floras andmonographs/first publication of species. For that, an overview over the plant kingdom is provided. Further,various non-molecular methods of systematics are practiced, such as morphometry, SEM, identification keygeneration, nomenclature, species delimitation methods, and interpretation of phylogenetic analyses.

+ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills+ critical and analytical thinking++ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature+ ability to perform independent biological research++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ teamwork+ statistics & scientific programming

Module contents In the seminar we provide an overview over the larger groups of plants and characters for their grouping. Weanalyse methods for phylogeny generation, angiosperm classification and description of new taxa.In the exercises morphological characters are investigated in various ways and internet resources for furthermorphological characters presented. Species delimitation methods for molecular and morphological charactersare used. Identification keys are generated and nomenclatural rules discussed.

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Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge gute Kenntnisse der heimischen Flora


Final exam of module 1 presentation1 report


Seminar 2 WiSe 28

Exercises 2 WiSe 28


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bio890 - Current Topics in Biology Module label Current Topics in Biology

Module code bio890


Workload 90 h


Responsible persons Gerlach, Gabriele (Module responsibility)

der Biologie, Lehrende (Module counselling)


Laakmann, Silke (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module+ biological knowledge+ biologically relevant, natural / mathematical scientific basic knowledge++ interdisciplinary knowledge and thinking++ abstract, logical, and analytical thinking++ expanded knowledge in a specific biological field++ presentation of results and factual discussion, both written and spoken++ (scientific) communication skills

To develop skills in the critical analysis and interpretation of results and themes in diverse areas of modernbiology, including (but not limited to) evolutionary biology, population genetics, biodiversity, ecology, genomics,ornithology, and neurobiology.

Module contents Discussion and interpretations of one or more themes in modern biology. The themes and exact content will beprovided by the instructor(s) at the beginning of the course.

Reader's advisory Varies with chosen topic (will be provided by the instructor(s) at the beginning of the course)

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Module frequency





Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Teilnahme in einem oder mehreren Grundmodulen des Master Biologie


Final exam of module open Portfolio

Course type Seminar

SWS 2

Frequency SoSe und WiSe


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neu730 - Biosciences in the Public Eye and in our Laws Module label Biosciences in the Public Eye and in our Laws

Module code neu730


Workload 180 h (56h contact / 84h research for presentations / 40h term paper)

Applicability of the module

Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Business Administration and Law (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Business Informatics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Chemistry (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Comparative and European Law (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie more... Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Economics and Business Administration (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Bachelor's Programme Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Engineering Physics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Environmental Science (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Intercultural Education and Counselling (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Bachelor's Programme Mathematics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Physics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Physics, Engineering and Medicine (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Social Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Sustainability Economics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Art and Media (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Chemistry (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Dutch Linguistics and Literary Studies (Bachelor) > FachnaheAngebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Economic Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Economics and Business Administration (Bachelor) > FachnaheAngebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Elementary Mathematics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme English Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Gender Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme General Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme German Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme History (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Material Culture: Textiles (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Mathematics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Music (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Philosophy / Values and Norms (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Physics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Politics-Economics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Protestant Theology and Religious Education (Bachelor) >Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Slavic Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Social Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Special Needs Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Sport Science (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Technology (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Fach-Bachelor Pädagogisches Handeln in der Migrationsgesellschaft (Bachelor) > FachnaheAngebote Biologie Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Skills Modules




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Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module + Expt. methods+ Scient. Literature++ Social skills++ Interdiscipl. knowlg+ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English++ Ethics

Upon completion of this course, students

know basic rules of good scientific practiseare aware of the legal framework that is relevant to biological research, e.g. on animal welfare orgenetically modified organismshave practised to research and summarize different viewpoints on biological research, using bothscientific (peer-reviewed) and non-scientific sourcesare able to identify and critically discuss ethical conflicts in biological research, e.g., in the context ofstem cell research or data manipulation are able to prepare and give a coherent presentation in a team have practised to lead a group discussion

Module contents In supervised exercises, students research the ethical aspects and controversial issues on several specifictopics in the biosciences. Everyone participates in researching all topics. Students then take turns insummarizing and presenting each topic in small teams, and leading a critical discussion of each topic. Problem-based, independent research of the scientific background by the students is an integral part of this module.

Example topics:Good scientific practise and fraudNeuroenhancementArtificial intelligenceAnimal welfare, Animal experimentsOverfishing, Nature conservationState-of-the-art genetic tools and their implicationsGenetically modified organisms, e.g., in food production, chimerasStem cellsHumans as experimental subjects

A bonus can be obtained through active participation during the semester. Active participation requires regularoral contributions to the group discussions, that go beyond giving your own talks. A bonus improves the exam mark by one step (0.3 or 0.4). The bonus is optional, an exam mark of 1.0 isachievable without a bonus. A bonus cannot be applied to pass a failed exam.

Reader's advisory

Links



Module frequency annually, summer term

Module capacity 18




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge Fundamentals of genetics, physiology, ecology and biological systematics


Final exam of module within a few weeks of summer term lecture period Term paperRegular participation during the semester isrequired (max 3 days of absence)


Lecture SuSe 0

Seminar and tutorial 4 SuSe 56


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neu740 - Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing Module label Molecular Mechanisms of Ageing

Module code neu740


Workload 180 h (4 SWS Supervised exercise (UE)Total workload 180h: 26h contact / 50h group work / 50h prep. of thesis, presentations / 54h recap. literature)

Applicability of the module

Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Business Administration and Law (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Business Informatics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Chemistry (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Comparative and European Law (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie more... Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Economics and Business Administration (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Bachelor's Programme Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Engineering Physics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Environmental Science (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Intercultural Education and Counselling (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Bachelor's Programme Mathematics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Physics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Physics, Engineering and Medicine (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Social Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Bachelor's Programme Sustainability Economics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Art and Media (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Biology (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Chemistry (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Dutch Linguistics and Literary Studies (Bachelor) > FachnaheAngebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Economic Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Economics and Business Administration (Bachelor) > FachnaheAngebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Elementary Mathematics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme English Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Gender Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme General Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme German Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme History (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Material Culture: Textiles (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Mathematics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Music (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Philosophy / Values and Norms (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Physics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Politics-Economics (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Protestant Theology and Religious Education (Bachelor) >Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Slavic Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Social Studies (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Special Needs Education (Bachelor) > Fachnahe AngeboteBiologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Sport Science (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Technology (Bachelor) > Fachnahe Angebote Biologie Fach-Bachelor Pädagogisches Handeln in der Migrationsgesellschaft (Bachelor) > FachnaheAngebote Biologie Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Skills Modules

Responsible persons Thedieck, Kathrin (Module responsibility)

Ebbers, Lena (Module responsibility)

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Thedieck, Kathrin (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module [/code]+ Neurosci. knowlg.+ Expt. methods++ Scient. literature++ Social skills+ Interdiscipl. knowlg.++ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English++ Ethics

In this module the participants gain an overview of arguments and experimental strategies in ageing research.We will focus on the fields of medicine/epidemiology, biochemistry/ cell biology, physiology, and genetics. Inaddition, the main ageing theories will be covered. The participants work throughout the semester in projectgroups and present their results at a conference at the end of the course. Ethicists and philosphers fromGermany and The Netherlands accompany the course, and chair at the conference a session on ethicalaspects of ageing research. Under their moderation, the participants derive joint standpoints and policyrecommendations.At the end of this course the participants can

understand, analyse, and present scientific articles from ageing research

present the results of their studies and analyses using different presentation techniquesapply the learned contents in novel contexts (ethics in ageing research)

Topics

Major ageing theories

arguments and experimental strategies in the fields of medicine/epidemiology, biochemistry/ cell biology,physiology, genetics in ageing researchapplication of the learned contents in novel contexts (ethics in ageing research)understanding, analysing, and presentation of scientific articlespresentation of results with different presentation techniques

Module contents Lecture: major ageing theories and methods in ageing research are presented and discussed Exercise: projectwork1) Students: Choice of research focus2) Independent work on the chosen research paper3) Writing a 1 page thesis paper4) Presentation in own expert group5) Expert groups: research strategies, approaches, methods in chosen focus area6) Development of a group resentation and group poster7) Presentation at 1 day conference8) Dutch and German ethics experts present bioethics and lobby work in German and Dutch political gremia9) The students develop a comparative view on medical ethics in different countries and derive own standpointsand policy recommendations for the ethical assessment of metabolic and ageing research. The project workruns independently in the different expert groups throughout the semester and is organised via StudIP. Thestudents and groups receive regular feedback and guidance in presence meetings.

The days for presence meetings and final conference are determined with the participants during the firstmeeting. The students organize their own work in groups according to the jigsaw concept. Their work isstructured by a weekly schedule, tasks to be handed in at fixed deadlines across the semester, lectures andpresence meetings.

Reader's advisory Primary and secondary literature will be provided and introduced at the first meeting

Recommended textbook(s) or other literature:Roger B. McDonald, Biologyof aging, Garland Sciencehttp://www.garlandscience.com/garlandscience_resources/book_resources.jsf?isbn=9780815342137&landing=studentAltern : Zellula?re und molekulare Grundlagen, ko?rperliche Vera?nderungen und Erkrankungen,Therapieansa?tzeLudger Rensing ; Volkhard Rippe

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Module frequency annually, summer term

Module capacity 16

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http://www.garlandscience.com/garlandscience_resources/book_resources.jsf?isbn=9780815342137&landing=student

http://www.garlandscience.com/garlandscience_resources/book_resources.jsf?isbn=9780815342137&landing=student






Final exam of module end of semester portfolio: thesis paper, oral presentation, posterpresentation In addition, mandatory but ungraded:questionnaire on ageing theories, meeting protocols


Lecture 2 SuSe 28

Exercises 4 SuSe 56


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neu751 - Laboratory Animal Science Module label Laboratory Animal Science

Module code neu751


Workload 90 h (one week full-time in semester break + flexible time for stuying and exam preparation

1 SWS Lecturetotal workload 45h: 2h contact / 20h background reading / 23h exam preparation

1 SWS Supervised exercisetotal workload 45h: 35h contact / 10h background reading)

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Molecular Biomedicine (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Skills Modules





Heyers, Dominik (Authorized examiners)

Ebbers, Lena (Authorized examiners)


Schmaljohann, Heiko (Authorized examiners)


Prerequisites none

Skills to be acquired in this module ++ Expt. Methods+ Independent Research+ Scient. Literature++ Social skills++ Interdiscipl. knowlg+ Scientific English++ Ethics


know the relevant EU legislation governing animal welfare and are able to explain its meaning incommon languageunderstand and are able to critically discuss salient ethical concepts in animal experimentation, such asthe three Rs and humane endpoint. have basic knowledge of the biology and husbandry of laboratory animal species held at the Universityof Oldenburg (rodents or birds or fish)are able to critically assess the needs and welfare of animals without compromising scientific integrity ofthe investigationhave practical skills in handling small rodents or birds or fishhave profound knowledge of anaesthesia, analgesia and basic principles of surgery.have practised invasive procedures and euthanasia.

NOTE: These objectives aim to satisfy the requirements for EU directive A „Persons carrying out animalexperiments“ and EU directive D „Persons killing animals”.

Module contents Background knowledge is taught using the third-party online platform "LAS Interactive" which concludes with awritten exam that has to be passed before the practical part. Topics covered are:

Legislation, ethics and the 3Rs Scientific integrityData collection "Basic biology of rodents, birds and fishHusbandry, and nutrition of rodents, birds and fishAnimal WelfareHealth monitoring

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Pain and distressEuthanasia

Practical procedures will first be demonstrated, important aspects will then be practiced under supervision byevery partipant, on an animal model of their choice (rodents, birds or fish):

Handling and external examinationAdministration of substances, blood samplingEuthanasia and dissectionTranscardial perfusionAnaesthesia and surgery

Reader's advisory "LAS interactive" internet-based learning platform

Links



Module frequency semester break, every semester

Module capacity 10 (Registration procedure / selection criteria: StudIP, sequence of registration)






Final exam of module immediately before the practical part written exam of 90 minutes


Lecture 1 SoSe und WiSe 14

Exercises 1 SoSe und WiSe 14


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neu760 - Scientific English Module label Scientific English

Module code neu760


Workload 180 h (0,5 SWS Lecture (VO)Total workload 23h: 8h contact / 15h research for term paper

3,5 SWS Supervised exercise (UE)Total workload 158h: 46h contact / 46h preparation of texts and presentations / 66h term paper)

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Molecular Biomedicine (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Skills Modules


Hildebrandt, Jannis (Authorized examiners)


Prerequisites non-native speakers

Skills to be acquired in this module + Neurosci. knowlg.++ Social skills++ Data present./disc.++ Scientific English

Upon completion of this course, students

have increased their proficiency in different forms of scientific presentation and communication inEnglish, with special emphasis on neuroscienceare able to express themselves with correct sentence structure and grammar, correct use of idioms andcorrect pronounciationare proficient in different contexts of scientific communication (e.g., paper, poster and informalexchange by email or phone)are able to recognize and avoid common errors of non-native speakers.

Module contents Lectures cover- characteristics of the different forms of scientific presentations- sentence structure using the passive voice- scientific vocabulary and terminology as contrasted to common speech- appropriate language for communication with scientific editors and referees

Students read neuroscience texts of an advanced level and practice explaining and presenting these in bothwritten and oral form. They also practice different contexts of scientific communication (e.g., paper, poster andinformal exchange by email or phone). Emphasis is placed on individual problems in pronounciation andlanguage use errors.

Reader's advisory http://users.wpi.edu/~nab/sci_eng/ScientificEnglish.pdf

Links



Module frequency annually, semester break

Module capacity 12

Reference text Usually held in the break before summer termOutsourced to STELS-OL (Scientific and Technical English Language Service); native English speaker with in-depth neuroscience knowlg.




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge minimum English level B2 (C1 preferred) according to Common European Framework of Reference forLanguages (CEFR)priority to non-native speakers, higher semester

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Final exam of module within 2 months of completing the course Portfolio: 70% several quick tests, texts,presentations, 30% term paper Bonus system for active participation


Lecture 0.5 WiSe 7

Exercises 3.5 WiSe 49


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neu780 - Introduction to Data Analysis with Python Module label Introduction to Data Analysis with Python

Module code neu780


Workload 180 h (2 SWS Lecture total workload 90h: 30h contact / 60h individual reading 2 SWS Supervised exercise totalworkload 90h: 45h contact / 45h solving programming exercises)

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Skills Modules Master's Programme Neuroscience (Master) > Skills Modules

Responsible persons Winklhofer, Michael (Module responsibility)


Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module+ Neurosci. knowlg.++ Maths/Stats/Progr.+ Data present./disc.

The ojective of the module is the acquistion of programming skills with focus on analysis of neurobiologicaldatasets, using the programming language python. Python is available for any computer platform (PC, Mac,Linux) and is open source (for free), see https://www.python.org/.

Students will learn how to write effective scripts for data processing and visualisation, making use of pre-existing program libraries for various generic purposes (maths, statistics, plotting, image analysis).

Typical applications will be analysis of time series (e.g., electrophysiological recordings, movement data),images (e.g. immunohistochemical images, MRI slices), and spatio-temporal correlations in volume data.Students will also learn how to produce synthetica data from various noise models to assess signal-to-noiseratio in instrumental datasets.

Module contents Data types and data structures, control structures, functions, modules, file input/output Standard libraries andSciPy libraries (Matplotlib, NumPy,...), scikit-image, VPython, ...

Reader's advisory open accesshttp://www.swaroopch.com/notes/python/http://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/index.html

Links



Module frequency semester break, annually

Module capacity 20

Reference text Shared course components with (cannot be credited twice): pb328 "Einführung in Datenanalyse mit Python"(Professionalisierungsmodul im Bachelorstudiengang Biologie)




Vorkenntnisse / Previous knowledge No prior knowledge in programming required, but useful.


Final exam of module term break, immediately after the course (2 weeksin February)

assignment of programming exercises, 4 out of 5exercises to be assessed


Lecture 2 WiSe 28

Exercises 2 WiSe 28


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https://www.python.org/.

http://www.swaroopch.com/notes/python/

http://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/index.html

neu790 - Communicating Neuroscience Module label Communicating Neuroscience

Module code neu790


Workload 90 h (

90 h

(28 h contact / 62 h individual reading and preparing discussion questions)

)





Prerequisites


+ Neurosci. knowlg.++ Scient. Literature++ Social skills+ Interdiscipl. knowlg.++ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English++ Ethics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have thought about and discussed in depth scientific,social and ethical aspects of communication in and about neuroscience. In particular, participants practicecritical reading of neuroscience literature, learn about the scientific publication process and discuss sciencecommunication to the general public.

Module contents

The overall goal of critical discussion of neuroscientific results in a scientific, social and ethical context requirespreparation and active participation both before (Stud.IP wiki) and during the weekly sessions. Each participantis responsible for the preparation and moderation of at least one session in a group of 2-3 students. Forpassing the module, additional active participation is required in at least 10 of the seminar sessions. Thespecific papers and topics that are discussed vary, but typically cover:

How to find literature?How to read different types of scientific papers: Classic papers, review papers, perspective papers,recent original papers?Publication process, Authorship and impact metricsAlternative publication paths and data sharing in neuroscienceScience communication for the general public and on social mediaFace-to-face scientific communication

Reader's advisory

List of published papers, as well as online resources for preparation will be selected by the teachers andparticipants and announced via Stud.IP.

Background neuroscience textbooks, e.g.:

Galizia, Lledo ‘Neuroscience – From Molecule to Behavior’, 2013, Springer

Nicholls et al. ‘From Neuron to Brain’, 5th edition 2012, Sinauer

Kandel et al. 'Principles of Neural Science', 5th Edition 2013, McGraw-Hill Comp.

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Links

Related content: Science communication workshop:

https://elearning.uni-oldenburg.de/dispatch.php/course/overview?cid=6fc0dbbfa53d7b3f5e3680f52ac7d0f7



Module frequency winter semester

Module capacity 20 (Registration procedure / selection criteria: StudIP)






Final exam of module Presentation (ungraded, pass / fail)

Course type Seminar

SWS 2

Frequency WiSe


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neu800 - Introduction to Matlab Module label Introduction to Matlab

Module code neu800


Workload 90 h (2 SWS Supervised exercise (UE) "Introduction to MATLAB"Total workload 90h: 28h contact / 62h practising learned programming skills)


Responsible persons Gießing, Carsten (Module responsibility)


Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module++ Expt. Methods+ Social skills+ Interdiscipl. knowlg.++ Maths/Stats/Progr.+ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English

Within this introductory course students will learn the basics of MATLAB programming. Participants will beintroduced in fundamental programming concepts.

Module contents The modul comprises an introduction to data structures, flow control, loops, graphics, basic data analyses withMATLAB, scripts and functions.

Reader's advisory Recommended: Wallisch, Pascal (2014) MATLAB for neuroscientists: an introduction to scientific computing inMATLAB. 2. ed., Amsterdam: Elsevier.

Links




Module capacity 12 (in total with bio640) (shared course components with (cannot be credited twice): bio640)






Final exam of module end of summer term Working on exercisesRegular active participation


Lecture SuSe 0

Seminar SuSe 0

Exercises 2 SuSe 28


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neu810 - International Meeting Contribution Module label International Meeting Contribution

Module code neu810


Workload 90 h





Prerequisites


+ Neurosci. knowlg.++ Independent research+ Scient. Literature++ Social skills+ Interdiscipl. knowlg.++ Data present./disc.+ Scientific English+ Ethics

Preparation, presentation and critical discussion of own studies for an international audience:

participate in an international meetingprepare a poster or talk for an international meetingpresent own results in a way that is appropriate for the target audienceput own studies into the context of scientific literatureacquire additional knowledge about a broader field of research

Module contents

Active participation in a scientific conference, workshop, summer school etc, lasting a minimum of 3 full days.Student must be the presenter (poster or talk) and an author of the presented work, typically carried out in thecontext of a research module or the Master thesis.

It is mandatory to present the poster or talk to Christine Köppl or Jutta Kretzberg prior to the meeting andincorporate the feedback on the presentation.

Reader's advisory dependent on the scientific topic

Links



Module frequency every semester, flexible

Module capacity unlimited (please contact module organizer individually)






Final exam of module presentation (ungraded, pass/fail)

Course type Seminar

SWS 2

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Abschlussmodul

mam - Master´s Thesis Module Module label Master´s Thesis Module

Module code mam


Workload 900 h

Applicability of the module Master's Programme Biology (Master) > Abschlussmodul

Responsible persons der Biologie, Lehrende (Authorized examiners)

Prerequisites

Skills to be acquired in this module Successful completion of the Master module demonstrates that students are able to work on a problem in thefield of Biology within a fixed period applying scientific methods.

++ deepened biological expertise++ deepened knowledge of biological working methods++ data analysis skills++ critical and analytical thinking+ independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature++ ability to perform independent biological research++ data presentation and discussion in German and English (written and spoken)+ teamwork+ ethics and professional behaviour++ project and time management

Module contents Preparing the Master thesisActive participation in the seminar of the research group, in which the Master thesis is written

Reader's advisory Supervisors may supply an initial reading list with important literature. The students are expected to find anduse further literature as needed.

Links



Module frequency semiannual



Modulart / typ of module Pflicht / Mandatory




Final exam of module master's thesis (90%)Final colloquium (10%)

Course type Seminar

SWS 2



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